Abroad- Websters definition 1. At large; widely; broadly; over a wide space; as, a tree spreads its branches abroad. 2. Without a certain confine; outside the house; away from one's abode; as, to walk abroad. 3. Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries; as, we have broils at home and enemies abroad. Another prince . . . was living abroad." Macaulay. 4. Before the public at large; throughout society or the world; here and there; widely. Not MB, just thought you should know that abroad has several different meanings to include out of the country or out of your specific area. Looks like you could use a little education too. -- Speak Your Mind

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Date Posted: 05:29:27 07/11/07 Wed
Author: Anonymous
Subject: Abroad- Websters definition 1. At large; widely; broadly; over a wide space; as, a tree spreads its branches abroad. 2. Without a certain confine; outside the house; away from one's abode; as, to walk abroad. 3. Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries; as, we have broils at home and enemies abroad. Another prince . . . was living abroad." Macaulay. 4. Before the public at large; throughout society or the world; here and there; widely. Not MB, just thought you should know that abroad has several different meanings to include out of the country or out of your specific area. Looks like you could use a little education too.
In reply to: 's message, "ABROAD? Oh for Pete�s sake MB! You do realize that when you refer to a geographical location ABROAD, you are referring to another country ABROAD the oceans? Which pageant was that, Little Miss Rice Patty located in Ho Chi Minh City? Please get an educational clue, you�re killing us!" on 18:02:27 07/09/07 Mon

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Thanks for that! Generally speaking though, abroad means in another country. Have never heard it used otherwise. (NT) -- Anonymous, 14:44:56 07/11/07 Wed
- Maybe you should go back to school for a bigger education or maybe think before you try to correct other people. (NT) -- Anonymous, 16:39:50 07/11/07 Wed
  - ...and maybe you are just a tad too condescending, hmmm? I wasn't even the OP on that comment I just thought it was funny-get over yourself already, Einstein! (NT) -- Anonymous, 17:15:50 07/11/07 Wed